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==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
===[[Skin infections]], bacterial===
*apply cream TID x 10 days




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==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
===[[Impetigo]] (2mos and older)===
*apply ointment TID x 7-14 days


===[[Skin infections]], bacterial (3mos and older)===
*apply cream TID x 10 days





Revision as of 11:08, 20 March 2026

General

  • Type: Antibiotic, Topical
  • Dosage Forms: 2% cream, ointment
  • Routes of Administration: topical
  • Common Trade Names: Bactroban, Centany

Adult Dosing

Indications by Disease

DiseaseDoseContext
Balanoposthitiscream BIDAntibacterial
Impetigo2% ointment q8hrs x 5 daysFor nonbullous impetigo, topical antibiotics are as effective as oral antibiotics

Pediatric Dosing

Indications by Disease

DiseaseDoseContext
Impetigo2% ointment applied TID x 5 daysPediatric Topical

Special Populations

Renal Dosing

  • Adult: NA
  • Pediatric: NA

Hepatic Dosing

  • Adult: NA
  • Pediatric: NA

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug
  • large open wounds
  • caution if renal impairment, mod-severe

Adverse Reactions

Serious

  • hypersensitivity run
  • anaphylaxis
  • C. difficile-assoc diarrhea
  • superinfection (prolonged use)

Common

  • nausea
  • burning
  • headache
  • pruritus
  • pain
  • stinging

Pharmacology

  • Half-life: 20-40 min
  • Metabolism: liver; CYP450; <0.3% systemic absorption
  • Excretion: urine <3%
  • Mechanism of Action: bacteriostatic or bactericidal, depending on susceptibility and concentration; reversibly binds to isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, inhibiting protein synthesis (monoxycarbolic acid)

See Also

References